wrench


Definition: Meaning of, wrench in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɛn(t)ʃ /

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wrench wrenched wrenched
Present Participle Third Person Singular
wrenching wrenches
  1. [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to twist and pull something roughly from the place where it is being held
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  2. wrench yourself away/free to use your strength to pull yourself away from someone who is holding you
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  3. [transitive] to hurt a joint in your body by twisting it [=  sprain]
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Singular Plural
wrench wrenches
  1. [countable] especially American English a metal tool that you use for turning NUT s [=  spanner British English]
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  2. [singular] a strong feeling of sadness that you get when you leave a person or place that you love
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  3. [countable usually singular] a twisting movement that pulls something violently
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wrench used in phrases

  • Allen wrench (noun)
    1. a tool used to turn an Allen screw [=  Allen key British English]
  • S wrench (noun)
    1. a wrench with an S-shaped handle
  • Stillson wrench (noun)
    1. a large pipe wrench with L-shaped adjustable jaws that tighten as pressure on the handle is increased
  • adjustable wrench (noun)
    1. can be changed to different settings
  • alligator wrench (noun)
    1. resembles the open jaws of an alligator a wrench with a v-shaped jaw and serrations on one side
  • box end wrench (noun)
    1. American English a type of WRENCH with a hollow end that fits over a NUT that is being screwed or unscrewed [=  ring spanner British English]
  • box wrench (noun)
    1. a socket a wrench with a closed loop that fits over a nut or bolt head
  • brace wrench (noun)
    1. has a handle shaped like a crank a wrench shaped like a brace and a socket head
  • bulldog wrench (noun)
    1. a wrench designed to provide a firm grip on something
  • carriage wrench (noun)
    1. a wrench designed for use with carriage bolts
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